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Dancing Demon

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H A DIVISION OF TANDY CORPORATION
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102

First Edition

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express
permission, of editorial or pictorial contents, in any man-
ner, is prohibited. While every precaution has been taken
in the preparation of this manual, Tandy Corp. assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liabil-
ity assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.

Copyright© 1980

Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texan 76102, U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Loading Instructions 1

Introduction 3

Composing Your Own Music 7

Creating Your Own Dance 9

Saving and Loading Dance Routines 11

Loading Instructions

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Loading Instructions

Follow these steps in exact order:

1. Turn on the TRS-80.

2. Place the Dancing Demon Program cassette into the cassette recorder.

3. Set the cassette recorder volume level between 5 and 7.

4. When MEMORY SIZE? appears, press IENTERI .

5. When READY _ appears/type EUDESEIQ and press IENTERI

6. Press "REWIND" on the cassette recorder.

7. When the cassette is rewound, press "PLAY" on the cassette recorder.
(If the program is loading properly, two asterisks will appear in the
upper right corner of your screen. The right asterisk will blink*.)

8. When READY _ appears again, type HO EI and press IENTERI .

*Note: If asterisks do not appear after a few seconds, press the "STOP"
button. Turn the volume a little higher and repeat from Step 6. If the
asterisks appear, but do not blink, turn the volume down a little, press
the keyboard reset button and repeat from Step 4.

In order to use this program, you must be able to hear the music to which
the Demon dances. Connect the jack (normally connected to the AUX
Input on the cassette tape recorder) to a High Fidelity system, or a small
speaker-amplifier unit (such as the Realistic Cat. No. 277-1008).

Introduction

Introduction

Deep in the forbidding confines of Pluto's vast and terrible underworld
lies a great hall for feasting and merry-making. It is usually a dark and
vacant place, its great chamber doors obstructed by huge stones, its quiet
solitude occasionally pierced by heartfelt moans from the inhabitants
of Hades.

Once a millenium, however, the guardians of this foul dwelling take pity on
their woeful guests, and prepare a festival for their pleasure and
entertainment. The celebration begins with a week of continual eating
(unfortunately, the food is of dubious quality, and is usually a little
overdone). This is followed by some rather dull after-dinner speakers.
(normally former political organizers and insurance salesmen). The
excitement mounts, however, as the big moment draws near — the real
entertainment.

The room was abuzz with speculation and anticipation. For months, the
Chief Guardian Committee had been auditioning various acts, in hopes
of finding just one creature with a minimal degree of talent. It had seemed
hopeless. Most of the demons and beasts could barely say their own
names, let alone sing or dance. Yet, one had been selected. And he was
rumored to be something special.

Joe Hornbuckle, a former Hollywood agent and part-time bookmaker,
lit his fat cigar on a nearby rock. He didn't expect much. He'd seen it all.
He shot a glance at Sophocles, who was sitting on the opposite side of the
room. Sophocles gave a wink, as if to say, sarcastically, "This ought
to be good."

Everyone turned, facing a huge stage, carved out of rock, the proscenium
was protected by a transparent screen, designed to keep the performer from
being injured by hurling projectiles. The total stage strongly resembled
the video of a TRS-80 Microcomputer.

The lights were dimmed. All talking ceased. A voice called out, "Ladies
and gentlemen. Please welcome our own, 'Dancing DemonV

Since it would be impossible to truly explain what came next, you must see
it for yourself. Load the program, making sure the speaker is attached
correctly, and turned on. When you see the Menu of options, press the
number (0. (You will be asked two questions that are unimportant at this
point. Press lENTERl for each of them.)

Introduction (continued)

The Dancing Demon's inspired rendition of "Ain't She Sweet" was greeted
by thunderous applause. He took his bows, the curtain came down, but
the cheering would not cease. The people, quite frankly, were amazed
at the grace of this demon, for they recognized him as acomissary attendant
who could barely count to seven. No one had suspected him of such a
hidden reservoir of talent.

The people demanded an encore. They got one. Press the number CI at the
Menu, because we would hate for you to miss it, either. (Later, you may wish
to adjust the speed of your performances, as well as repeat the performances
several times. Right now, though, just press IENTERI for both questions.)

If anything, the applause was even more ecstatic than before. The people
stood cheering like they would never stop.

Joe Hornbuckle put out his cigar on a woman next to him. "This is my
ticket out of here", he thought to himself. Quietly, he eased his way
backstage. He spotted the newly christened star, and edged his way
towards him. "Hey, kid", he whispered, "you need a manager. You stick
with me and youTl make it big. I'll take you out on the road. I've got
connections. You're wasting your life away in this stink-hole."

The gleary-eyed monster was only too eager to agree to Joe's offer. After
convincing the Chief Guardian Committee of the possible revenue and
publicity from the "Dancing Demon", Joe Hornbuckle set out with his new
prodigy on the West Coast.

The Dancing Demon was an instant smash success, breaking all box office
records. Joe was raking in the profits, but he knew time was wearing
thin. He knew the public would soon tire of Demon's same old steps.
Joe Hornbuckle resolved to become a choreographer.

The first problem was communication. Joe developed a coded system
by which he could instruct his mentally limited friend,

First, he would select a suitable musical theme. Then, he would use various
alphabetical symbols, each representing a dancing step in the Demon's
repertoire. The final result would be exhibited, on stage, for public
approval.

With Joe Hornbuckle's assistance, the Dancing Demon went on to
Hollywood to become a star of movies and television. Joe enjoyed the
immense popularity his client brought him, as well as his moderate fee.
Joe only took 10% of Demon's earnings, though he did invest the rest of it
in some speculative interests. This, of course, was for the Demon's own
good, since he could not have possible counted it, let alone account for it.

Introduction (continued)

Joe Hornbuckle was such a good manager and such a faithful friend, that
it was even more surprising when he flew off to South America, never to be
heard of again. The Dancing Demon was left friendless, homeless,
and empty handed.

But you have befriended him in his hour of need. Now you will take on
the responsibility of managing this talented creature. This means that you
will have to teach him some new dance routines, and select some new music,
since Joe ran off with all of the old material.

We wish you great success, and hope you enjoy this great challenge.
You will find the Dancing Demon to be a most receptive student, as well
as an enthusiastic performer. He will continue to entertain and amaze your
family and friends for many years to come. As long as there's a song in
your heart, the Dancing Demon will match it with a step.

Good luck. Break a leg!

Composing Your Own Music

Composing Your Own Music

Press Q] at the Menu.

The screen will show:

The table represents two octaves of notes, beginning with Low C,
and ending with High C. The notes in the lower octave have the number 1
next to them (C 1 ). The notes in the higher octave have the number 2
next to them (C2). The High C is depicted as C3 .

Don't worry if you don't know anything about music. You can easily
make up your own tunes by ear. Every note you select will be stored by the
program, and you can hear it over and over again.

In the table, the symbols on the left represent the note being played. In order
to play these notes, you will type the letter that is to the right of the note.
For instance, C 1 (Low C) will be played by typing "A". Type El and press
the space bar. The note will be played through the speaker. Press it
several times. Isn't that beautiful?

Now type several El 's. Notice that every time you type the letter, you hear
the corresponding note. Press the space bar and you will hear them all
in sequence.

Composing Your Own Music (continued)

Press the I CLEAR I key, and the sequence will be erased. Now type

El El 83 10 E . Press the space bar. Notice how the notes rise. Add

EH El Hill . Press the space bar. Very uplifting tones. Press I CLEAR! .

Now type a C scale (C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C). Beginning with Low C (CI), type
HE3HE0[J][DE1 . Press the space bar. (That's right, do, re, mi, etc.)

Now try a G scale. (G,A,B,C,D,E,F#, G). Do this one yourself. If you don't
read music, don't let the notes bother you — just look at each note, then see
the letter you should type.

Answer: 01308900 EI H

Press I CLEAR I and try to do one by ear. Begin with Dl (type 0). Listen to
the notes, by pressing the space bar. If you make a mistake, use theEjjjE] key
to back up and redo it.

Answer: 0E0EDQOEIHI0 (scale: D,E,F#,G,A,B,C#,D)

Press I CLEAR I .

Z is used as a rest. Type El EH El HEED . Press the space bar. At each
rest, you will hear a click.

Now let's try a melody. Press 1 CLEAR I . This is one you should recognize.

Type: 0HQ]EeEQ]000[3]E0E0E00QJ[El[fiaiEQlO00E0eH0E
Press the space bar. See, it's not so difficult to make music.

When you create a melody of your own, try taking it one note at a time.
Once you have a suitable tune, you can add the dance steps.

When you are ready, press IENTERI . You will return to the Menu.

Creating Your Own Dance

Creating Your Own Dance

Press (2 to enter a new dance routine.
The screen will show:

This is where you will enter your own dance routines, using
Joe Hornbuckle's code.

Look at the table. For each letter, there is a specific dance step. Each one
lasts a certain number of counts. The first one:

A -—STEP # 1 2 lasts for two counts. (The number at the

end tells you how many counts.) It may be helpful for you to know

how many counts each step takes, but it is not necessary. As you enter steps,

you may view them, along with the music, to make sure they match.

Next to each letter is a brief description ( STEP , SQUAT , STOMP, etc.).
The steps that are paired together on one line, are the same steps, moving
different directions. When the terms left and right are used ( L , R ), it is
in reference to your left and right, not the Demon's.

Try entering a few steps. Type HEIEHIS . Press the space bar. Since this
is rehearsal, the Demon will try anything you tell him to do.

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Creating Your Own Dance (continued)

To back up, and change what you have typed, use the | *<- 1 key. To erase all
the letters you have entered, press 1 CLEAR 1 .

Go ahead and experiment. Look at all the different steps and see which
ones best fit your melody, by pressing the space bar.

When you have a routine you really like, press I ENTER! . You will return
to the Menu.

It's Show Time.

You're opening the Dancing Demon at the Belvedere Theatre in
Oskowatcha, Washington. Press EI at the Menu.

You will be asked for a speed factor (number). Type any number from
1 (super fast) to 255 (slow motion), and press 1ENTER1 . If you just press
IENTERI , it will default to normal (moderate) speed.

You will then be asked how many performances you wish to see. You may
enter as many as you like. Once the Demon has finished with the first
performance, he will go right into the next one.

Press IENTERI , then sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Saving and Loading Dance Routines

Saving and Loading Dance Routines

Your dance routine was probably so good, you want to save it forever
on tape.

Press S] at the Menu to save your show on tape. Make sure the tape recorder
is properly connected. Place a blank tape in the recorder and rewind.
Push down the "RECORD" and "PLAY" buttons on the recorder.

When you are ready, press 1ENTER1 . Your dance routine, along with your
music, will be stored on tape.

When you wish to play the routines stored on tape, load the program,
press E at the Menu, make sure the recorder is connected, and insert the
proper tape. Push the "PLAY" button on the recorder. Press IENTERI ,

Two asterisks will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
When the routine has been loaded, you will see the Menu.

You may now play the loaded routine by pressing O .

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